About the Founder

Minister Benjamin Moore

A lifetime of music in service of the church, the community, and the next generation of musicians.
Minister Benjamin Moore beside his piano

Minister Benjamin Moore · Founder

“Music is more than the notes we play; it is the gift we develop, the lives we inspire, and the legacy we leave behind.”

— Minister Benjamin Moore, Founder, The Moore School of Music

Minister Benjamin Moore is an accomplished pianist, organist, minister, and passionate music educator whose musical journey began at the remarkable age of three. By the age of seven, he was already serving as a church musician, laying the foundation for a lifelong commitment to musical excellence, artistic expression, and education.

With a musical background encompassing gospel, classical piano, and traditional Baptist church music, Minister Moore has devoted years to developing his musicianship through performance, practical experience, and formal education.

He pursued collegiate studies as a Music major with a concentration in Piano at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UA Little Rock), where he studied classical piano under the instruction of Dr. Naoki Hakutani. His classical training, combined with his extensive experience in gospel and church music, has provided him with a well-rounded musical foundation that emphasizes technical proficiency, musical interpretation, discipline, and artistic excellence.

Throughout his musical journey, Minister Moore has served in church music ministry, accompanied worship services, and developed a passion for helping aspiring musicians understand both the technical and expressive dimensions of piano performance.

As the founder of The Moore School of Music, based in Little Rock, Arkansas, Minister Moore is dedicated to providing exceptional piano instruction for children and adults. His educational philosophy combines the discipline of classical piano training with the creativity, harmonic richness, and expressive traditions of gospel music.

His vision extends far beyond teaching students to play an instrument. He seeks to cultivate confidence, inspire excellence, nurture individual musical gifts, and prepare students to become knowledgeable, disciplined, and expressive musicians.

Through The Moore School of Music, Minister Moore is building more than a place of musical instruction. He is establishing a foundation where passion meets preparation, talent is transformed through education, and musical legacies are created for generations to come.

Study with Minister Moore
Minister Benjamin Moore playing a grand piano on stage
Minister Benjamin Moore at the piano

Watch

Praise Break in E♭

One minute at the keyboard — the gospel phrasing, voicings, and chord movement that students learn to play with confidence.

Recorded by Minister Moore in the studio. Watch how the right hand moves, then bring the same passage to a lesson and work through it hands-on.

1 min 27 sec · Minister Benjamin Moore